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Q: How did James Watt improve on the first steam engines?
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Who created the steam engines?

James Watt


What has the author James Tribe written?

James Tribe has written: 'Compound Corliss engines' -- subject(s): Corliss steam-engine, Steam-engines


What were the first steam engines used for?

The first steam engines used for pumping water out of mines.


What were the steam engines first use?

The first steam engines used for pumping water out of mines.


When did James watt improve the steam engine?

1765


Did James watt improve the steam engine?

1765


How did the steam boat engines improve trade?

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He was asked to take a "look at" a Newcomen engine to repair it if he could. This is what sparked his interest in improving steam engines.


Which one came first steam engines or carriages?

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How did James watt improve the steam engine?

He didnt do anything


How did steam engines improve travel on rivers and canals?

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Who designed the steam engine?

James Watt (1736-1819) is credited with the 1765 improvement of the steam engines of Thomas Newcomen (1664-1729), which dated from 1712. The efficiency of the Watt engine led to its wide industrial use after Watt partnered with Matthew Boulton in 1775.